Anyone get an ulcer post vsg?

[changetocome2014 37]

I had my surgery 2/10 and any little thing I eat burns like heartburn n I'm getting a terrible pain in my middle upper back. I'm on omperazole from my dr and I take it religiously but it's not helping. I eat very small amounts and slowly and it still kills to go down and I sit uncomfortably after everything I eat or drink I'm freaking that I'm gonna end up with an ulcer from all the reflux.... Has anyone gone throught that?

[SlowlybutSurely 73]

I've always had mild reflux but it's been severe since my sleeve surgery. Once I had to sip Water every 5 minutes or I would burn and cough uncontrollably but Zegrid helped that little episode which was the worst I'd ever experienced. I'm pretty sure I will end up with an ulcer or a damaged esophagus simply because every single morning that I wake up and quite often throughout the day my stomach hurts so badly that I want to cry. It even wakes me up during the night. I had a doctor tell me many years ago that I should always chew on antacids throughout the day to help keep the acid down. I never tried it until after the sleeve and it definitely helps a lot and makes a difference with my stomach pains and reflux severity.

[ny2fly 39]

I'm having the same issue and was sleeved 2/10. Going to see the doctor this Thursday. I'm going to ask for zegrid and see what happens.

[changetocome2014 37]

Hi ny2fly... Lemme know what happens n what they say? R u already taking any reflux meds?

[ny2fly 39]

I will keep you updated as soon as I get back tomorrow. I am currently taking an acid reducer.

[SlowlybutSurely 73]

I use the over-the-counter Zegrid. Amazing reflex meds and I really hate to endorse meds but gotta have them.

Edited March 6, 2014 by BamaBoo64

[ny2fly 39]

Update

MD put me on a high dose of acid reducer (gave me a RX) to see if that helps. He also stated that he remembers my opening being narrower. So I'm back on puréed for another week since I can tolerate my shakes just fine. I follow up in 3 weeks unless I have additional issues.